PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
Supply chain volatility, cost pressures and the imperative of sustainable sourcing – procurement faces a barrage of challenges, with the potential for circumstances to change in mere moments. In response, a new breed of procurement architects is emerging – leaders who are fundamentally reimagining how value is created and delivered through digital-first strategies.
It’ s been said a thousand times before, but procurement is no longer solely dedicated to cost-cutting and making savings. Instead, the function is responsible for implementing gamechanging technology like to create digital ecosystems that not only streamline operations but actively drive strategic advantage. Procurement practitioners are steering how their organisations approach the most critical supplier relationships and spending decisions.
The foundation: Architecture that thinks The most successful digital procurement transformations begin with architectural principles that prioritise intelligence from the outset.
John Modesto, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Zycus, argues that the key lies in starting with the right entry point:“ At Zycus, procurement starts smart, with intake management as the front door and control tower of the entire S2P suite.”
68 November 2025